Description
Octavo, two volumes, [xix] 374pp [14pp ads] (Vol.1), [vii] 408pp [4pp. ads] (Vol.2). Red cloth, black decorative front board, gilt title on spine. Light shelf wear to both volumes, otherwise near fine. Illustrated board opposite title page in both volumes.
Comments: Haeckel was a key supporter of the theories of Darwin. Noting that: “this solid and tangible piece of evidence in favour of the common descent of different species ought, one would think, to satisfy the most determined skeptic!”